Noah Webster�s nineteenth century definition of Geomancy as �Divination by means of figures formed when particles of earth are thrown down at random.� doesn�t come close to defining Geomancy. I define geomancy as the practice of consulting Earth Wisdom in order to live harmoniously with all life. Or more simply put, the art of harmonious placement. Were we to look more carefully at the way Nature actually works we would discover that intelligence resides in all things and the willingness to live in harmony predominates. This, I believe, is why Geomancy works.

It may seem odd, given our high tech methods of understanding the universe, to be resorting to the ancient arts of geomancy and dowsing. Because so much of the disease and angst in our world cannot be explained through even the subtlest of man-made instruments, we are wise to turn to ancient methods in order to understand ourselves as well as our relationship to the Earth�s subtle life force and superimposed man-made vibrations.

The first thing I do as a geomancer is check for lines of life force which define both the beneficial and detrimental earth vibrations occurring naturally in our environment. Detrimental vibrations provide a necessary stimulus for some forms of life, just not humans. Unaware of these forces, we build our homes over them. Through dowsing I speak directly to the detrimental energy, holding it to be alive, intelligent, and deserving of respect. It has consciousness as well as a willingness and ability to cooperate. After years of obtaining verifiable answers to my questions and requests, I have come to trust the responses of my dowsing rods. In my experience, the natural energy has a solid-feeling intelligence and will respond with integrity, keeping any promise it might make.

My second task is to locate man-made energies that may be causing stress. I am finding that microwave and satellite transmissions as well as high tension wires are often affecting the normal earth grid, causing those lines that are beneficial for humans to become detrimental. The discordant vibrations of these transmissions are also being carried by water. It is not the water itself that is causing a problem, but the vibration the water has picked up. The man-made energies are less integrated and feel scattered, yet they too will do what they can to contain their harmful influence.

The health of our spirits is as important as that of our bodies. Love, joy, wonder, respect, humor, compassion, imagination and wisdom all reflect healthy spirits. Geomancy addresses the big picture, as it encompasses the spiritual side of life as well as the physical. Sacred and healing sites can be co-created with Nature for the benefit of all life, seen and unseen. Labyrinths, or any form of sacred site, when placed with Earth�s blessing, connect us to heaven and earth and our higher creative selves.

I encourage everyone to practice asking, �Would it be in the highest good for me, for all concerned, and for all life in the Universe if I were to do X?� The biggest possible context with heightened respect for the intelligence of all life is an attitude worth taking into the future and even into the next galaxy, as we attempt to understand and live in harmony on planet Earth.

Marty standing in the Solar Hill Labyrinth in Brattleboro Vermont with a spirit form showing up as transparent red light.
Becoming a geomancer alows one to communicte with the intelligance of all of life. Even with those things that may not seem to be alive such as rocks and water or intelligent such as trees and wind. Each form of life has a purpose
and goal for its being.

Pink streaks of light pointing the way to a new sacred site co-created with Mother Earth high in the mountains of Alaska overlooking the Copper River with Spirit Mountain seen in the far distance.

Once one begins to �see� the unseen friends and work with the higher spirits
and the spirits of place, life becomes truly magical. Everything wants to cooperate and have life work in harmony for everyone. We often call this feeling �being in the flow� or �in the groove�. This experience can become the norm once you begin to respect the intelligence of all life and simply ask what is needed or desired. You begin to find your place in the scheme of things and feel that you are an integral part of the universe; a unique being with a specific intension and goal. It is then that your work becomes play and resources turn up unexpectedly and consistantly.

Boreal Art Nature, Quebec Canada, �Gardens of Remembrance� The little stone house was built on the side of a cliff with a patio and wild flower garden covering the cliff-top. The roof is made of tin covered with thin slabs of stone and leaves as well as a large moss covered tree trunk giving the appearance of the forest floor from the top of the cliff. The image on the right is the path leading around the base of the cliff to stone steps ascending up the far side to the entrance of the structure. The image on the left is from the east side of the little stone house. The sculpture�s placement was dowsed as were all the stones and wild plants used in the project.

Becoming a geomancer alows one to communicate with the intelligance of all of life. Even with those things that may not seem to be alive such as rocks and water or intelligent such as trees and wind. Each form of life has a purpose
and goal for its being.

Once one begins to �see� the unseen friends and work with the higher spirits
and the spirits of place, life becomes truly magical. Everything wants to cooperate and have life work in harmony for everyone. We often call this feeling �being in the flow� or �in the groove�. This experience can become the norm once you begin to respect the intelligence of all life and simply ask what is needed or desired. You begin to find your place in the scheme of things and feel that you are an integral part of the universe; a unique being with a specific intension and goal. It is then that your work becomes play and resources turn up unexpectedly and consistantly.

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